Oslo , Oslo
Interim CISO
Interim CISO
9-Month Contract / Hybrid
Location: Munich, Oslo, Stockholm, London
A rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of cybersecurity and investment - advising high-growth companies, shaping deal decisions and building lasting capability across a dynamic portfolio.
Our client is a well-regarded European investor backing some of the most exciting technology-driven businesses on the continent. With a hands-on approach to value creation, they embed senior expertise directly into their portfolio — and cybersecurity is central to that strategy.
This is not a traditional CISO role. You won't be managing internal IT or writing policies for a single organisation. Instead, you'll work across a portfolio of ambitious, fast-moving companies - helping founders and leadership teams build security programmes that are practical, proportionate and commercially relevant.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide cybersecurity input across the full investment lifecycle, from early screening through to due diligence
Translate technical findings into clear, decision-useful insights for investment professionals
Act as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leadership, supporting prioritisation and execution of meaningful security improvements
Advise on regulatory change, customer requirements and how to scale security capabilities effectively
Build and lead a cybersecurity community across portfolio companies, driving knowledge sharing and peer learning
Monitor developments in AI and emerging technology, helping companies adopt new tools securely and strategically
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a CISO, Head of Cybersecurity or equivalent senior role
Strong technical grounding alongside genuine commercial awareness - you understand the business, not just the risk
Experience in high-growth, scale-up or multi-stakeholder advisory environments
The ability to assess cybersecurity through an investment lens, weighing risk, value and trade-offs
A pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach — you know when good enough is the right answer
Confidence engaging with founders, executives and investors alike
Familiarity with AI-driven security tools and workflows
Consultancy experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite
What's on Offer?
A genuinely varied, high-impact role - no two days or companies are the same
The chance to position cybersecurity as a growth enabler, not just a control function
A seat at the table on live investment decisions
Flexible hybrid working across multiple European locations
A 9-month engagement with a well-respected firm at the forefront of technology investment
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